Asahi 1: 11/18 Takumar fish eye lens: Raeburn Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit cinematographer

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number REL40037.005
Collection type Technology
Object type Optical equipment
Physical description Aluminium, Glass, Leather, Metal, Plastic
Maker Asahi Optical Company
Place made Japan: Tokyo
Date made c 1964
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Asahi Takumar fish eye lens, 1:11/18, with serial number 1241062 marked on lens frame. Supplied with plastic lens cap and small strap-mounted leather carrying case with snap fastener.

History / Summary

Relating to the Vietnam service of Raeburn Trindall, a cinematographer with the Commonwealth Film Unit. Three members of the Unit, Malcolm Smith, director, Raeburn Trindall, cinematographer and photographer, and Howard Spry, sound recordist, visited Vietnam in October 1968 to shoot footage to be used in productions for the RAAF Golden Years 50th anniversary celebrations.